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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 247.48 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 247.48 and 143.86 is: 216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 247.48 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/247.48 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 247.48 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 35,602.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602.47/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.11

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